Originally Posted by pelotonracer

Very suspicious- a few weeks ago you were asking if you should get a Trek 1000, 1200, or Lemond Reno, so I assume you're a relatively new rider.

You were cruising along at 23mph, and then dial it up to 26 mph on while riding a bike with a 10+ degree stem rise? Dude, if you're going that fast solo after a few weeks, join a team, you'll go places!


Sorry if I seem condescending, but you really shouldn't be ASKING for donations. At best, HOPE that someone will offer you to borrow their wheel for a bit.

Besides, a rear wheel is only like $100 for an Open Pro/Ultegra setup. C'est la vie!